I’ve actually made some progress on my ARCs since I posted this for the first time last month. After reading and reviewing 6 ARCs, my current ratio is at 79%. I made it to 80%, but immediately got approved for one, putting me back under the magic number. […]
We Free the Stars Author: Hafsah Faizal Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: January 19, 2021 Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Series: Sands of Arawiya #2 CONTENT WARNING: blood, death of a parent, confinement, torture, gore, violence, murder Darkness surged in his veins. Power bled from her bones. The […]
The Bride Test Author: Helen Hoang Genre: Romance Publication Date: May 7, 2019 Publisher: Berkley Series: The Kiss Quotient #2 CONTENT WARNING: mention of death, grief Khai Diep has no feelings. Well, he feels irritation when people move his things or contentment when ledgers balance down to the penny, but […]
The Intimacy Experiment Author: Rosie Danan Genre: Romance Publication Date: April 6, 2021 Publisher: Berkley Series: The Roommate #2 CONTENT WARNING: mention of death of a parent, antisemitism, misogyny Naomi and Ethan will test the boundaries of love in this provocative romance from the author of the ground-breaking […]
I’m definitely an animal lover in real life, so naturally, I love when animals are featured in books. This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic is perfect for me, so thank you to Paige @ paigesquared and Jennifer Y. @ Never Too Many to Read for this week’s prompt, […]
Firekeeper’s Daughter Author: Angeline Boulley Genre: YA Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: March 16, 2021 Publisher: Macmillan Audio CONTENT WARNING: racism, drug use, grief, gun violence, death, violence, addiction, rape, kidnapping, confinement Debut author Angeline Boulley crafts a groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the […]
Death by Dumpling Author: Vivien Chien Genre: Cozy Mystery Publication Date: March 27, 2018 Publisher: JournalStone LLC Series: A Noodle Shop Mystery #1 CONTENT WARNING: murder, infidelity Welcome to the Ho-Lee Noodle House, where the Chinese food is to die for. . . The last place Lana Lee […]
The Lost Warriors Author: Cait Marie Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: April 21, 2021 Publisher: Amazon Digital Services Series: The Nihryst #0.1 CONTENT WARNING: death Thief. Immortal Warrior. Cursed Forever? Most people would be sentenced to death for stealing from King Henri. But not his childhood best friend […]
Here’s the rules: This week, we’ve seen both the good and the bad. Our world needs change which is why I’m wondering: What is a book that made you want to help change the world? Wanting to help change the world isn’t enough which is why there is […]
The Plot Author: Jean Hanff Korelitz Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: May 11, 2021 Publisher: Celadon Books Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book. I am giving my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: infidelity, adult/minor relationship, suicide, neglect, mention of abortion, cancer, drug […]
